Switch SOC 2 auditors without losing continuity
Compare an incumbent renewal proposal against alternatives on the same scope and assumptions.
A lower headline fee is not automatically a better renewal. Check evidence handoff, report-period continuity, open exceptions, timing, and engagement termination terms.
Renewal comparison checklist
| Compare | Incumbent | Alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Report scope and criteria | Confirm unchanged or document changes | Quote the identical scope |
| Observation-period continuity | Confirm current period end | Confirm earliest acceptable handoff and period |
| Evidence and prior exceptions | Export evidence and management responses | Confirm reuse and retesting approach |
| Commercial terms | Renewal fee and notice terms | Final fee, extras, cancellation, and delivery assumptions |
Compare evidence-backed firm fields
Use the live rankings and platform directories to compare listings. A listing is not proof of availability; fields without evidence remain unknown.
| Comparison field | Evidence to look for | Where to review |
|---|---|---|
| Authority to issue SOC 2 | Current CPA licensure and available peer-review evidence | Firm listing and methodology |
| SOC 2 pricing | Sourced firm price band, clearly separate from the network offer | Best SOC 2 auditors |
| Platform workflow | Platform relationship source note and verification status | Vanta and Drata directories |
| Delivery | Recorded typical timeline plus a proposal-specific availability commitment | Firm listing and final quote |